Third solar farm could be built near Melksham as 25-hectare plans submitted

A third solar farm could be built on farmland to the west of Melksham, after plans for a 25-hectare site were submitted for planning approval.

The site in Little Chalfield, located west of the B3019 and south of Stonar School, would see mounted solar panels installed in the field, which is currently used for arable farming.

Developers Sun Edison and Solar Planning Limited presented plans to local residents in Broughton Gifford Village Hall in April, where they claimed to have learned lessons from previous applications in the area.

Representatives from the firms also spoke to residents at a public meeting organised by Atworth Parish Council last month.